An organic whole-food gastrointestinal supplement for horses
Heal Your Horse’s Gut Naturally
A perfect balance of nature and science, G’s International Formula is a whole-food supplement based on the published research performed on the original G’s Formula. Developed to match pace with the world and FEI views on feeding hemp to horses, G’s International substitutes chia seeds for the hemp meal used in G’s Formula.
G’s International will soon be undergoing the same research as G’s Formula which indicated gut motility, nutrient absorption, and feed digestibility in horses. On-going research also points to a decreased likelihood of fatal colic events, reduced gastric inflammation, and improved stamina.
Unlike the GI products you’re used to feeding, G’s International Formula contains only four organic, non-GMO, human-grade ingredients: cabbage, oat flour, carrots, and chia seeds. No binders, fillers, or preservatives are added, so you can feel good knowing exactly what is going in your horse’s body.
Horses on G’s International tend to look, feel, and perform better in as little as 3-6 weeks, as they heal naturally from the inside out.
Are you interested in the original G’s Formula with Hemp?
Don’t worry - if you love our original G’s Formula with hemp, it’s still available for shipment within Canada and select other countries!
Is G’s International Right For My Horse?
No one knows your horse better than you. But diagnosing GI tract issues can be challenging!
Some symptoms
are obvious:
Chronic ulcers and ulcer symptoms
Recurring colic symptoms
Bloating, diarrhea, wet/loose manure
Other symptoms are
more obscure, such as:
Very dry manure and/or low water intake
Poor stamina
Poor coat and dry scurfy skin
Lameness and poor hoof quality
But did you know that these behaviors may also indicate GI issues?
Reactivity to grooming, girthing
Bucking, bolting, refusing, ear pinning under saddle
Back pain, stiffness, lack of bend (especially to the RIGHT)
Dull eyes, unhappy demeanor
An unwilling horse who’s become standoffish & irritable
If you noticed that both G’s Original Formula and G’s International are addressing the same GI tract issues, it’s because they are! G’s International is designed for US residents and international competitors who prefer to avoid feeding hemp.
How does it work?
G’s International is a hemp-free alternative to G’s Original Formula, which is the first Canadian GI supplement on the market having published research behind it. We intend our next study with the University of Guelph to concentrate on testing G’s International Formula to the same parameters applied to the original G’s Formula.
To summarize the research to date, the original G’s Formula has been shown to:
Improve Gut Motility and Nutrient Absorption
Reduce Faecal Dry Matter and Increases Water Intake, which Protects Against Impaction Colic
Promote GI Tract Healing and Ulcer Prevention with Natural Ingredients
Improve Blood Viscosity (Reduce Rouleaux Formation)
Reduce Exercise Fatigue
We expect virtually the same results from G’s International. Stay tuned!
Want to know more about our research studies? Head this way →
WHAT’S IN THE BUCKET?
Tired of having to ask about the ingredients in those plain brown pellets you’ve been feeding? With G’s International, you’ll never have to wonder because you’ll instantly recognize the ingredients in the bucket.
Bits of cabbage and carrots, whole chia seeds, and the
smell of freshly ground oat flour.
We only use human-grade ingredients which are all organic and non-GMO so go ahead and taste G’s International for yourself!
One bucket contains a 60-day supply for a 500kg (1100lbs) horse fed at 1⁄2 cup twice daily. Highly palatable, simply add G’s International as a top dress to your horse’s regular feed.
See our feeding chart for more information →
YES, THERE REALLY ARE ONLY FOUR INGREDIENTS!
Cabbage
One of the best sources of amino acids and vitamins linked specifically to supporting a healthy GI tract. Specifically:
The richest plant source of SMM (S-methylmethionine, aka “Vitamin U”)
High in the amino acid, L glutamine
Loaded with the B vitamin, choline
Excellent source of folate
Oat Flour (Stone-Milled Oat Groats)
Oat groats (or the oat seeds) are a rich source of beta glucans.
Oats are grown on a kernel. When harvested, the kernels are cleaned and minimally processed to remove the hulls which are high in indigestible fibre.
Carrots
Who loves carrots more than horses?
They are an excellent source of beta carotene, Vitamin A, folic acid (B9), and antioxidants (phytochemicals) to combat free radical damage from regular metabolism or inflammation.
Whole Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are easy to feed, have a long shelf life and horses love the taste. More importantly, they are uber-nutritious, bring healing to inflammatory conditions, allergies, and illnesses, calming every cell within a horse’s body.
THE RESEARCH
G’s Formula is the First Canadian Equine GI Supplement on the Market Having Published Research
We knew the advantages of each ingredient used in G’s Formula individually, but it wasn’t clear why the combination was working as dramatically as it was. From improving gut motility, nutrient absorption and more, our on-going research with the University of Guelph continues to uncover new and exciting findings. The research is structured so that the results of each study guides the direction of subsequent studies to best understand the benefits G’s Formula has to offer.
Ready to try G’s International?
PICKY EATER?
1.5kg Trial Size
READY TO TRY?
10kg Full Size
TIRED OF ACCUMULATING BUCKETS?
10kg Eco-Friendly Refill
Are You Still on the Fence about G’s International?
Some additional benefits of feeding G’s International are:
Weight Regulation:
G’s International aids horses in digesting what you’re feeding. They are better able to absorb the necessary nutrients, so weight gain/loss occurs naturally without the need for additional high fat feeds, oils, and probiotics.
Colic Prevention:
Our research suggests that your horse will have a reduced likelihood of impaction colic by reducing fecal dry matter and rouleaux formation. Read more about this in our study, published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
Support:
We’re here for you! Call, text, or email us for help analyzing all the contributing factors to your horse’s unique situation. We’ll try to make the best recommendation for you and your horse, even if it’s NOT with G’s.
Simplify Your Feeding Program:
Simplify Your Feeding Program: many people who were feeding processed feeds and multiple supplements find that G’s International streamlines their feeding program and eliminates the need for additional products.
ConfiDENCE:
We are always 100% transparent about our ingredients so you’ll know exactly what you’re adding to your horse’s diet, and why you’re feeding it.
A Happier, Healthier Horse!
Utilizing more whole foods and fewer pharmaceuticals will help your horse feel his best and get the most out of his feed - and it will show!
We’re Horse People, and We’ve Been There Too!
G’s Formula was developed out of necessity.
Our horse, Giotto (aka “G”), had regular colic episodes and was on multiple ulcer medications, GI supplements, and probiotics. Scoping became part of the routine. His coat and hooves were in awful condition, and he stood in his stall with his head in the corner.
Previously goofy and loveable, he avoided interacting with his horse-buddies and with us and disliked being groomed. He started to resent working. His manure was so soft and acidic, we were continually washing his rear end, hind legs, and tail. He had no joy left in his life and was thoroughly depressed.
After years of watching his health decline, we considered putting him down. That’s when our research led us to the natural, whole foods you see in G’s Formula and G’s International.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each bucket of G’s International contains a 60-day supply for a 500kg (1100 lbs) horse.
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For a 500kg horse (1100 lbs), they should be fed one half-cup of G’s International twice per day. Larger horses, or stressed horses (breeding, high-level training/competition, traveling), and horses with acute GI issues can safely be fed up to 3x the normal amount.
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There have been no negative reactions from increasing the feeding rate up to 3x. Safety testing will be included in the research for G’s International. Clinical pathology results from the second research study on the original G’s Formula with the University of Guelph support the safety when fed up to 3x the recommended dosage (480 g/day) for 28 days with no adverse effects being observed. Read the full G’s Formula (original) here.
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No. If your horse has acute issues when starting G’s International, you can feed a higher amount, then decrease that as you see improvements. We have not conducted research on feeding low-doses of G’s International; however, your horse may respond well.
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Absolutely! Please let your veterinarian know that we are here and very willing to speak with him or her about G’s International, our research, and the ongoing clinical studies.
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Yes. G’s International is designed to heal and maintain your horse’s GI tract. It is completely safe to feed long-term.
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Give us a call and let’s talk. There may be other factors affecting your results and we will happily take the time to help you figure out what those could be.
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If you have a fussy horse, please consider the trial size first. If you have already purchased a full-sized tub and are struggling with feeding it, let us know and we will help troubleshoot. Most horses absolutely love their G’s International, even the fussy ones!
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There are lots of different grains used in horse feed these days. As well, those grains may be whole, raw, processed (pelleted, rolled, crimped, and cooked). Mass-produced horse feeds may also contain genetically modified grains and grains sprayed with drying agents to increase yields and reduce production costs.
If fed in too high a quantity, grains can also cause gastric upset or horses may become “hot” from the starch/carbohydrate levels. In some grains, the starch/carb level is too high for horses to safely consume. G’s International uses flour milled from the oat groats (no hull, etc), on the other hand, has lower starch and is highly digestible. When fed in appropriate quantities oat groats have many benefits. -
When a horse’s GI Tract isn’t functioning properly, owners often turn to probiotics to provide the beneficial bacteria that the horse should be producing naturally.
G’s International helps to heal the horse’s GI tract, enabling him to produce and maintain those “good bacteria”. If you are currently feeding probiotics, we recommend you continue until you run out, then see how your horse does with G’s International alone.
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You can feed whatever you like (within reason of course)! G’s International has no known negative interactions with other supplements. We do recommend that you not feed more than is necessary. If you’re unsure, please contact us, or consult your veterinarian.
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Yep! We don’t believe in adding any fillers, binders, preservatives, or anything else. We use only organic and non-GMO ingredients which will actually help your horse.
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Ideally, you should be feeding twice per day. We did not trial G’s Formula or G’s International in a once per day feeding scenario, so we can’t guarantee that it will be as beneficial to your horse as feeding twice per day.
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As hay is the majority of most horses’ daily food intake, we always suggest testing your hay. It is an easy and inexpensive way to find out the nutritional value and digestibility, which directly affects your horse's health. See this blog post for more info on getting your hay tested, and reading the results. <link to blog post>
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You should always be working with your vet regarding your horse’s health. If your vet would like more information about G’s International, we’d be happy to talk to him or her.
Ready to try G’s International?
PICKY EATER?
1.5kg Trial Size
$25.00
READY TO TRY?
10kg Full Size
$140.00
TIRED OF ACCUMULATING BUCKETS?
10kg Eco-Friendly Refill
$140.00
Complementary Products
Did you know we have products that are complementary to G’s International?
Spirulina
For allergies & muscle building.
WIRX
To decrease insulin & glucose levels.
“My barrel horse, Mario, is typically very anxious. There’s a lot of stress with hauling and racing. He’s also always been a super hard keeper. I talked to Nelli on the phone at length about him, what I was feeding, all that. Nelli and Sandi are great at communicating and working with you. They don’t push their products on you. They truly want to help your horse!
I made the decision to start Mario on G’s International and Spirulina. Now, my hard keeper needs to lose a few pounds! It’s easy to see that he’s making better use of his feed because his coat is gorgeous, his muscles are starting to show, and people at races are starting to ask me what the heck I’m feeding him!”
- Jessica B. Chisholm, MN, USA
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